Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $73,430 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $73,430
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $57,920
    50th (median)
    $73,430
    75th
    $73,430
    90th
    $73,430

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 102% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $97,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $86,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Pennsylvania $75,330

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,770
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,700
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,270
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,280
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary $66,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Harrisonburg, VA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 5.5% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,920.